- male
- 35 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been having this chest pain on the left side whenever I take a deep breath, and it's been going on for about three months now. I got an X-ray and a CT scan with contrast done, and I've already shown the reports to a pulmonologist three times. He suggested I talk to an orthopedic specialist. I did, but all I got was some painkillers, and they haven't helped at all. Could you please advise me on what might be going on or what I should do next?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Orthopedic opinion is advised to the patient.
Dr. Chandra Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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